Published January 9, 2013 | Version v1
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Long-range 1D gravitational-like interaction in a neutral atomic cold gas

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A quasi-resonant laser induces a long-range attractive force within a cloud of cold atoms. We take advantage of this force to build in the laboratory a system of particles with a one-dimensional gravitational-like interaction, at a fluid level of modeling. We give experimental evidences of such an interaction in a cold Strontium gas, studying the density profile of the cloud, its size as a function of the number of atoms, and its breathing oscillations. PACS numbers: 37.10.De, 05.20.Jj, 04.80.Cc, 37.10.Gh,04.40.-b

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https://hal.science/hal-01141171
URN
urn:oai:HAL:hal-01141171v1